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  • Dell revamps Latitude laptop line

    This week, Dell has unveiled a major revamp to its Latitude laptop line with the new E series, anchored by the 15-inch Latitude E6500 and 14-inch E6400.

  • Dell to recall four million laptop batteries

    update Dell and regulatory agencies worldwide plan to recall 4.1 million notebook batteries, a company representative confirmed.

  • Dell launches netbook

    Dell has launched an inexpensive laptop with a small keyboard and screen, dubbed a netbook, four months after it was originally anticipated that the Texan firm would enter the netbook market.

  • Qantas flights checked for Dell batteries

    Qantas is giving in-flight warnings to passengers carrying laptops affected by Dell's battery recall, amid public concerns the batteries can explode.

  • Innovation agency goes Vista

    The federal Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has flagged plans to replace a desktop computer supply contract held until recently by Dell, as part of a broader move to Windows Vista and Office 2007.

Blogs (3)

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Dongles out, 3G netbooks are swinging

    Sure, better 3G coverage is good for competition, but it's what you do with the 3G that will ultimately make the difference. As Vodafone expands its network footprint, the practice of selling 3G-enabled netbooks like mobile phones should really resonate with end users.

  • Read the blog post - Alex Serpo

    USB 3.0 will crush eSATA, FireWire

    Intel demonstrated a working version of USB 3.0 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week. Here's what we can look forward to with the new technology.

  • Read the blog post - Scott Mckenzie

    Vista take-up hits bumpy patch

    So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.

Features and Case Studies (41)

  • Could HP's AMD laptop sway Dell?

    If ever there were a case for Dell to do a Texas two-step to AMD, analyst says, the Compaq nx6125 might just be it.

  • Photos: Dell launches Vostro range for small business

    Dell has introduced its new Vostro range, aimed at small businesses that require minimal IT support. Here's the full line-up available in Australia at launch.

  • FAQ: How to smoke out the recalled battery

    Nervous Dell owners around the world are scrutinising their battery packs and wondering if their laptop is one step away from bursting into a high-tech inferno. Other laptop owners also have to wonder if their systems might also be affected by faulty lithium-ion batteries. Here's what you need to know.

  • Red hot laptops

    If you're going to have to lug it around, you might as well get a laptop that will make business colleagues green with envy.

  • Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

    Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

Videos (10)

  • Dell XPS M1330

    The Dell XPS M1330 is the "slimmest 13.3-inch notebook in the world" and includes an HDMI output and slot-loading DVD drive.

  • Dell Latitude D630

    The Dell Latitude D630 can't go wrong with corporate users, because it integrates Intel's latest mobile platform with a business-friendly feature set and lengthy extended battery.

  • Apple iPhone - a first look

    The iPhone was launched in the US last week -- CNET's Kent German and Donald Bell give us a tour of the phone, which will not be available in Australia till January 2008.

  • The 5 worst things about Apple's iPhone

    No removable battery, a two-year AT&T contract (in the US -- Australian details have not yet been released), and a high price are just a few of the problems with the Apple iPhone. Find out what other features (or lack of) make the iPhone undesirable.

  • Does the iPhone's lack of e-mail compatibility threaten security?

    The iPhone is not compatible with Microsoft Exchange or push e-mail services, like RIM's Blackberry, which could mean users will bypass corporate security safeguards in order to get their hands on the long awaited device.

Reviews (183)

  • Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet

    Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.

  • Dell Mini 10v

    Dell's Mini 10v keeps a lot of the features of the more expensive Mini 10, while dropping the price to AU$549. It's one of only a handful of AU$600 netbooks that doesn't look and feel especially cheap.

  • Dell Latitude E6400

    Dell's Latitude E6400 is a full featured business laptop that delivers on performance, battery life and price in one neat bundle.

  • Dell Adamo

    Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

  • Dell Studio XPS 16

    The Dell Studio XPS 16 is an attractive laptop that handles HD content particularly well, although it suffers from an unimpressive battery life.

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